SleepRoot uses a weighted symptom-matching system built on published clinical literature.
01 - Symptom database
Each symptom is mapped to conditions using diagnostic criteria from ICSD-3, Rome IV, DSM-5, and published autonomic disorder guidelines. Mappings were cross-referenced against PubMed literature for each condition.
02 - Weighted scoring
Each symptom carries a diagnostic weight from 1 to 5 based on clinical specificity. Gasping awake scores 5 toward OSA while fatigue scores 1-2 across many conditions. Weights reflect published sensitivity and specificity data. Common conditions are also prioritised over rare ones in scoring.
03 - Combination bonuses
Clinically recognised symptom clusters receive a score bonus when all symptoms are present, reflecting co-occurrence data from published sleep and gastroenterology studies.
04 - Care pathways
Based on AASM sleep disorder guidelines, ACG guidelines for IBS and GERD, and peer-reviewed reviews from Sleep Medicine Reviews, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, and Gastroenterology. Verified using PubMed.
Important limitations
SleepRoot is a pattern-matching tool, not a diagnostic system. Match percentages reflect symptom overlap, not diagnostic probability. Always consult a qualified physician for diagnosis and treatment.